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I was diagnosed with eosinophillic esophagitis (EE) by another provider, who said I needed to have my esophagus stretched every six months with a balloon. I decided to get a second opinion at the Esophagus Clinic at the Mayo Clinic. Wow, am I glad I did! At first, I was given a soft steroid, which [...]

Expertise. Mayo Clinic researchers were among the first in the United States to recognize eosinophilic esophagitis as a new disease.

Experience. Each year, Mayo Clinic doctors diagnose and treat more than 750 adults and children who have eosinophilic esophagitis. Mayo Clinic specialists are skilled in distinguishing eosinophilic esophagitis from GERD and other disorders that may cause similar symptoms.

Coordinated care. Specialists in digestive diseases (gastroenterology), immunology, allergic diseases and other areas work together to diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis and to develop a treatment plan for your needs.

Eosinophilic Esophagitis Clinic. At Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, a dedicated Eosinophilic Esophagitis Clinic treats children and adults. Treatment includes consultation with registered dietitians and, for children, availability of pediatric gastroenterologists.

Novel treatments. Mayo Clinic is actively involved in research on new therapies for eosinophilic esophagitis. This ongoing research means that in addition to standard eosinophilic esophagitis therapy, you may also have access to experimental treatments not available elsewhere, such the cytosponge, to monitor treatment results.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., ranks No. 1 for digestive disorders in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings. Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., are ranked among the Best Hospitals for digestive disorders by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals for digestive disorders.

Mayo Clinic: Answers you can trust

At Mayo Clinic, we assemble a team of specialists who take the time to listen and thoroughly understand your health issues and concerns. We tailor the care you receive to your personal health care needs. You can trust our specialists to collaborate and offer you the best possible outcomes, safety and service.

Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical institution that reinvests all earnings into improving medical practice, research and education. We're constantly involved in innovation and medical research, finding solutions to improve your care and quality of life. Your doctor or someone on your medical team is likely involved in research related to your condition.

Our patients tell us that the quality of their interactions, our attention to detail and the efficiency of their visits mean health care — and trusted answers — like they've never experienced.

Dellon ES, et al. ACG clinical guideline: Evidenced based approach to the diagnosis and management of esophageal eosinophilia and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2013;108:679.

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